Mortgage rates jump to 2-year high of 4.46 pct.
WASHINGTON — U.S. mortgage rates have suddenly jumped from near-record lows and are adding thousands of dollars to the cost of buying a home. The
Home prices rose in Feb. by most in seven years
U.S. home prices jumped in February by the largest amount in seven years, evidence that the housing recovery strengthened ahead of the all-important spring-buying season.